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Top 5 things we love about the Toyota Fortuner GR-SportThe Toyota Fortuner GR-Sport returned to us for a few days during the busy July holidays and reminded us why so many South African buyers love it. 
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The GWM Tank 300: How reliable is it?South Africans have an unyielding love affair with rugged, body-on-frame 4x4s. For decades, the local market has been dominated by default choices like the Toyota Fortuner, Ford Everest, and the aspirational Mercedes-Benz G-Wagon or Jeep Wrangler. However, Great Wall Motors (GWM) has thrown a massive spanner in the works with the GWM Tank 300.
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Comparing the Geely E2 and BYD Dolphin Surf on real-world South African highway ranges.
Compact electric cars are fast becoming the go-to urban commuting solution in SA. The only real roadblock is, of course, the price and how much car you get for your money. We check out two of the top contenders to see how they stack up.
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How the national power grid's stability in 2026 is impacting home EV charging station setups
Grid vs. Charging: How the national power grid's stability in 2026 is impacting home EV charging station setups.
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Changan UNI-S vs Toyota Corolla Cross vs Chery Tiggo 7 Pro: Which one has the lowest running costs?
The latest entrant into the compact SUV segment is the Changna UNI-S, and it makes a compelling case for itself. This is how it stacks up against two of the segment leaders.
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Top 5 similar cars to the Mercedes-AMG CLA45
The performance sedan may be a dying breed in a sea of SUVs, but there are still options out there for folks who enjoy their drives spicy.
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The real-world boot test: SA's best-selling crossovers, compared
If you and your family regularly undertake road trips, boot space is an important consideration. We compare the cargo areas of three of SA's favourite compact crossovers: the Chery Tiggo 4, Haval Jolion, and Toyota Corolla Cross. Who wins?
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The China Shock 2.0: Why European Car Giants are Struggling to Compete
For decades, European legacy automakers—particularly German titans like Volkswagen, BMW, and Mercedes-Benz—have enjoyed undisputed prestige, representing the pinnacle of engineering, reliability, and automotive luxury. However, a historic shift is underway. With Volkswagen weighing unprecedented factory closures and massive job cuts in its home market, the European automotive industry is facing an existential crisis.
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Best Fuel-Efficient SUVs in South Africa Under R400k
The old-reliable family hatchback may be a thing of the past, but consumers have never been spoiled for choice when it comes to its replacement.
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Toyota Hilux vs Ford Ranger 2026: Running costs and hidden features, compared
The battle for bakkie dominance in South Africa is no longer just about who can claim the highest towing capacity or who has the flashiest chrome grille. With the launch of the ninth-generation Toyota Hilux and the continued dominance of the tech-heavy Ford Ranger, the conversation for mid-2026 buyers has shifted firmly to the actual cost of keeping these double-cabs on the road and the clever, sometimes hidden features that justify their premium price tags.
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Changan Motors joins the fray with expected new models
We headed over to the vibrant city of Chongqing in China to experience the work Changan is doing behind the scenes as they expand their footprint into South Africa, and see what the brand has in store for Africa and beyond